Procurement Code Exempt Contract~3.xlsx

This is a Procurement Code Exempt Contract Report from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) documenting contracts awarded under exemptions permitted by Section 1-10 of the Procurement Code, as required by Public Act 100-0043. The report lists multiple contracts awarded to various service providers to support youth under DCFS care, fulfill legal mandates, and comply with consent decrees. The services encompass a diverse range of offerings including intact family services, foster parent support and specialist roles, adoption and guardianship support, emergency foster care and youth emergency shelters, early childhood court teams, specialized foster care for children with mental health and medical needs, and institutional services. Contract terms vary, with most intact family services contracts running from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, while foster parent specialist contracts typically span from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Individual contractor agreements for specialized roles such as lead foster parent specialists and parental visitation services are also included.

The total dollar amounts for individual contracts range significantly, from approximately $36,696 for adoption and guardianship support services to $8,926,199 for a QRTP CV CCI Performance contract. Major service providers include Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, UCAN, Children's Home & Aid Society, Bethany Christian Services, and National Youth Advocate Program, each with multiple contracts totaling several million dollars. All contracts listed are designated as "Purchase of Care" under the procurement code exemption category, reflecting DCFS's statutory authority to procure essential child welfare and family support services without competitive bidding. The exempt procurement authority allows DCFS to efficiently award contracts necessary for serving vulnerable populations while meeting immediate service delivery needs and compliance obligations.